Captain America #12 (1942) — Comic Book Value
Captain AmericaWhat Captain America #12 (1942) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Captain America #12 (1942) value — Ungraded $3,031 · Grade 6.0 $4,560 · Grade 8.0 $5,117. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 1.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, grab the Newsstand copies around $8-$10. The higher-priced versions, like Spears Virgin ($200) or Captain America #12 Standard ($3075), represent significant differences in condition and rarity. If you are a serious collector seeking top-tier presentation, pay the premium. Otherwise, if budget is key, the lower-priced Standard or Newsstand options provide ownership without the investment.
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Item details
- Series
- Captain America
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Issue
- #12
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- March 1, 1942
Captain America #12 (1942) comic value
An ungraded copy of Captain America #12 (1942) averages around $3031. A CGC 6.0 runs about $4560, and a CGC 8.0 commands $5117.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $3,031 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $4,560 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $5,117 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $3.99 / $5.99 / $1,900 | 6 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 17, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $3.99–$1,900.00 (median $5.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for Captain America #12 (1942)?
- An ungraded copy of Captain America #12 (1942) is valued at $3127.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to ungraded?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is valued at $5117, which is significantly higher than the $3127 ungraded price.
- What is the price point for a Grade 6.0 copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Captain America #12 (1942) is currently valued at $4560.